You are viewing the July 29, 2016 daily archives
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down North Carolina’s Voter ID Law
By: Camila Domonoske | NPR
Posted on:
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the state’s law requiring voters to show photo identification. The court found that the Legislature had “discriminatory intent.”
MAC Commissioner Addresses Media Day
By: Megan Stamper
Posted on:
The Mid-American Conference held its annual media day in Detroit, Michigan on this past Thursday. All 12 teams from both divisions attended, with a coach and two players representing each team…. Read More
State Highway Patrol Trooper Hit by Car
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says a trooper was injured when he was hit by a car while he was outside his cruiser conducting a traffic stop… Read More
Zika Virus Case Confirmed in Hocking County
By: Susan Tebben
Posted on:
Hocking County has confirmed its first case of Zika virus, contracted by a man who traveled to a region of South America, according to health officials. “He showed symptoms and… Read More
Former Fiscal Officer Indicted For Theft In Office
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) – A village’s former fiscal officer accused of stealing about $80,000 from the central Ohio village has been indicted on charges including theft in office. A Licking… Read More
Kings Island to Add Another Wooden Roller Coaster
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
MASON, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio theme park is adding another wooden roller coaster next year. Officials at Kings Island announced its latest attraction Thursday and say Mystic Timbers… Read More
West Virginia Offering Potency Calculator for Opioid Use
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia prescribers and pharmacists have a new tool to track how potent a patient’s combination of prescriptions is. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and the state… Read More
Safety Concerns Cancel Cleveland Pride Parade
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
CLEVELAND (AP) – Cleveland’s annual gay pride parade and related events next month have been canceled. A statement from Cleveland Pride Inc. alludes to safety concerns, saying it’s entrusted with… Read More
Federal Aid for West Virginia Flood Reaches $72M
By: Associated Press
Posted on:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Federal assistance has reached $72 million for West Virginians affected by devastating floods last month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the money includes grants, loans… Read More
Lin-Manuel Miranda Hosts Sixth Annual PBS Arts Fall Festival
BEVERLY HILLS, CA; July 28, 2016 – The PBS Arts Fall Festival returns Friday nights, beginning October 21, 2016, with all new programs, including the highly anticipated look into the… Read More